Spec-Contract Management at Verizon in Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Spec-Contract Management Location: Hyderabad, India When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife. About Verizon: Verizon Data Services India Private Limited’s parent company, Verizon Communications Inc., is a Fortune 30 holding company. Acting through its subsidiaries (collectively Verizon), it is one of the world’s leading providers of communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and government entities. With a presence around the world, Verizon offers data, video, and voice services and solutions on networks and platforms designed to meet customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, and security. What You’ll Be Doing: In this role, you will be part of the Verizon Global Legal Services team, an innovative legal initiative. You will work closely with lawyers, business partners, contract-management members, privacy professionals and other stakeholders with international and US-based teams. Your responsibilities will include contract management, drafting transactional documents, performing data privacy impact assessments, and contributing to other legal practice areas and subject-matter domains based on your demonstrated abilities and experience. Your specific duties will include: Enabling business partners and Sourcing in the drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and finalization of agreements. Run privacy reviews for new products, custodians, and services to identify potential data privacy risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Managing projects for various legal practice areas, including Privacy, Real Estate, Network & Technology, among others. Assessing current or future Legal Department needs and priorities by communicating directly with internal/external legal professionals and other key stakeholders. Using readily available as well as emerging legal and project management technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Processing agreements and performing projects in accordance with applicable policies and processes. Identifying potential risks and making recommendations to business partners and other lawyers. Optimizing legal processes to drive efficiency. Ensuring adherence to expected turnaround times and service level agreements. Interacting with business partners and suppliers/customers regularly to understand their requirements and provide necessary support. Supporting peers with day-to-day activities. These are indicative responsibilities and are not exhaustive. The candidate may be asked to perform other related duties as needed. What We’re Looking For: You’ll need to have: Knowledge of policies, standards, and processes for managing and administering contracts, with the ability to use applicable processes and practices for managing a variety of contractual agreements. Good understanding of Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) methodologies and the ability to evaluate data flows and risk profiles. Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds, with the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Bachelor’s Degree in Law Six or more years of  relevant work experience, including at least four or more years of relevant Legal work experience. ((Privacy, Compliance, or Commercial Contracts) Strong academic performance. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in both spoken and written English. Good understanding of contract and other related laws. Demonstrated negotiation skills, ability to manage adversarial negotiations and high pressure situations, while at the same always being professional and respectful. Ability to balance business and contract goals against legal, business, policy and reputational risks and make sound decisions to take appropriate risks. Excellent communication and advanced executive presentation skills in person and virtually. Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Ability to understand and manage complex and time-sensitive processes, and work with online tools, without constant supervision or hand holding. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Team player with an ability to work with cross-functional teams. Commitment to integrity. Even better if you have: Expert knowledge in contract negotiation. Privacy related certifications. Technical acumen in Legal tools, AI, and other emerging technologies. Familiarity with common project management systems such as Agile. Experience in global or U.S. agreements. Masters in Law. Time Zone Management: The candidate should be willing to work from 3:30 PM to 0.30 AM or 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM IST. Where you’ll be working In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.